San Diego, CA (My Sportsbook) - The San Diego Padres optioned pitcher Josh Banks to Triple-A Portland and activated pitcher Bryan Corey from the 15- day disabled list and sent him to Portland Wednesday. Banks, 26, was 3-6 with a 4.75 earned run average over 17 games, including 14 starts for the Padres this season. The second-year player appeared in three games with one start for Toronto last season. Corey hit the DL August 12 with a strained left hamstring after compiling a 1-3 record and a 6.23 ERA in 39 appearances earlier this season. The 34-year- old was acquired from the Boston Red Sox on May 11. |
